Blog - Bishopsteignton Heritage

Nursing in WWII

by Sarah Irvine | May 3, 2020 | People, World War Two

Nursing in Bishopsteignton in WWII In the National Register that was taken in 1939 there are several nurses mentioned as living in the village and we can only presume that there continued to be some living and serving the people of the village during the war years –...

Countdown to VE Day – 5 days to go – Evacuees

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 3, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

Evacuees With the start of the Second World War came Operation Pied Piper. This was the plan to evacuate civilians from cities and other areas that were at high risk of being bombed or becoming a battlefield in the event of an invasion. 1.5 Million children,...

Day Forty

by webmaster | May 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Lockdown, Events

While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...

Day Thirty-Nine

by webmaster | May 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Lockdown, Events

While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...

Countdown to VE Day – 6 days to go – Sing for Victory

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 2, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

Welcome to Day 6 of our VE-Day countdown, and today we want to share lots of wonderful wartime music with you. Had we not been in Lockdown the lovely ladies that organise the ‘Singing for Fun’ sessions at the Community Centre would have been...

Countdown to VE Day – 7 days to go – Cook for Victory

by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs | May 1, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

We have reached Day 7 of our VE-Day countdown, and today we are going to make some suggestions as to what you can eat to celebrate the day in 1940s style. In a strange way, the shortages of availability of some products during Lockdown is similar to the deprivations...

Day Thirty-Eight

by webmaster | Apr 30, 2020 | Coronavirus Lockdown, Events

While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...

Jam and Jerusalem

by Sarah Cockerton | Apr 30, 2020 | Organisations, People

Jam and Jerusalem The part played by Bishopsteignton Women’s Institute in WW2 (Text in italic is taken directly from the committee meeting and member’s meeting minutes). On Friday 2 December 1938 at 3.00pm a meeting was held at the Parish Hall, Bishopsteignton. This...

What was the Battle of Britain?

by Jess Gibby | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Background Eighty years ago, back in 1940, Britain faced a real and imminent threat. Germany, under Hitler and the Nazi Party had successfully invaded large parts of Europe including Poland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and France. Also countries such as...

Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion

by Jess Gibby | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

So here we are, at 8 days and counting, until we all dress up and party in our homes to celebrate VE-Day. So this article will give you some hints and tips on how you can adapt your existing wardrobe to look the part, or dress the kids up in red, white and blue for...